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Porringer

Jacob Hurd

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Silver porringer with one handle. The bowl of the porringer is rounded and deep, made of silver. It has a wide mouth and a slightly everted rim. A single handle is attached to one side, featuring an ornate design with curved, interlocking elements resembling leaves or flowers, with the end of the handle extending outward. The handle is made of the same silver material as the bowl. The background is gray. The artist is Jacob Hurd.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1740
Medium
Silver
Culture
American
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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